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summary allowed amount

summ_alwd_amt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The maximum reimbursable value for a condensed information overview. Used to capture financial data associated with summary transactions. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for summary management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

summ_alwd_amt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  summ_alwd_amt VARCHAR(100),  -- summary allowed amount
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  summ_alwd_amt as summary_allowed_amount
FROM claims;

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